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Elke zomer maken duizenden studenten kennis met hun nieuwe studentenstad Leiden. Dit jaar werden we uitgenodigd door de organisatie van de El-Cidweek, de Leidse introductieweek, om de studenten te laten kennismaken met De Grachtwacht.
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Bijna elke week staat een select groepje vrijwilligers klaar om de clean-up in goede banen te leiden. Zij zijn de letterlijk drijvende krachten achter De Grachtwacht! Dankzij Bootjes & Broodjes konden we samen even ontspannen tijdens een prachtige rondvaart op de Leidse singels.
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For the third time, we are collecting as many cigarette butts as possible and taking action against this source of pollution! Sign up now. We will take care of the materials and some food.
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The plastic spotter canoe fleet finally has its own official mooring and this was inaugurated for the first time on Sunday, May 7! With six dark green clean-up canoes and a research boat, the organization De Grachtwacht collects together with volunteers every Sunday garbage from the canal and does research on the waste.
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From inflatable crocodiles and parrots to nice toys and glasses, we find some great things during our weekly clean-up. Also this year we want to give these canal finds a second life! Visit us during Kingsday and get your own special find from the canal, between 10 AM and 5 PM.
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